Ames Community School District - Ames Middle School Parent Handbook

Ames Middle School Parent Handbook

The following information has been compiled for you as a quick and helpful reference to Ames Middle School
proce-dures. Each teacher will share additional team-specific guidelines with you as the school year begins.
Additional school and district policies and information can be found in the district calendar and other
informational bulletins.

Download the .pdf file by clicking here
The parent handbook provides information on the following:
(*Taken From the Table of Contants)

Welcome/ Introduction……………………………..3-4
Attendance
Policy/Procedure
Excused/ Unexcused Absences
Prior Forms
Attendance and Extracurricular Activities
Absence Make-ups
Truancy

Behavioral Expectations/Types of
Violations………………………………………………..5-6
Cafeteria Expectations
Hallway Expectations
Classroom
- Insubordination
- Offensive Language
- Harassment
- Weapons
- Fighting
PDA
Assemblies
Auditorium Etiquette
Party Etiquette

Disciplinary Procedures………………………….…5-6
            Types of Violations
            Interventions/Consequences
            Suspension
            Expulsion
            Loss of Privileges

Good Conduct Policy…………………………….…..6
            Eligibility Policy
            Grade Recovery
            Bus Information

General Information………………………………..7-9
Accidents/Illness
Activity Tickets
Bicycles/Mopeds/Skateboards/Rollerblades
Breakfast/Lunch Accounts
Bus Basics
- Riding home with a friend
Counselors
Dress Guidelines
Electronic Devices
Fire/Tornado Drills
Gum/Candy/Drinks
Homeroom
ID Card
Lockers/ Backpacks
Parties/ Party Etiquette
Physical Education Uniforms
Snowballs/Rocks
Telephone

Inspections and Searches…………………….….9
Types of Searches

Internet Use…………………………………………9-10
School Rules for Technology and Communication

Parent/Guardian Information…………………...12-17
Academic Activities
       -Competitor Calendar of Events…………p.20
Action Planners
Activities
Assessment Practices
Athletic Opportunities for 7th 8th Graders…...p.19
Athletic Season
Abuse of Students
Before & After School Work
Booster Club
Calendar
Contacting a Teacher
Counselors
Detention
Directing Your Concerns
            -Additional Communication Information
            Discipline Policy
Emergency School Closing
            Fee Waiver
            Field Trips
Grading / Grading Periods
Health Concerns/ Health
            Homework
Human Growth & Development
Immunization
Infinite Campus
Insurance
Lost Articles
Lunch/Automated Accounts
Make-up Work Policy Guidelines
Make-up Work or Extra Help
Media Center Materials
Medications…..See Health pg………… 14-15
Midterm Reports
Music Opportunities
Odd/Even Schedule
PAC- Parent Advisory Committee
Parent/Guardian Teacher Conferences
Parking & Student Drop-Off/Pickup
SAC Student Activities Council
School Calendar See pg…..18
School supplies
Screenings
Student Directory/Student Directory Info
Student Records Access and Confidentiality
Text Book Damaged/Lost
Visiting
Volunteering
Welcome to Wednesday
Yearbook

Publications……………………See pg. 17-18
Asbestos
Non-Discrimination
Corporal Punishment, Restraint and Physical Confinement and Detention

Back to AMS Home Page

It is the policy of the Ames Community School District to maintain a nondiscriminatory environment in every aspect of the operation of the District. The District will provide equal educational and employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, national origin, religion, creed, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or socioeconomic status in its educational programs and activities or its employment and personnel policies. Dr. Tim Taylor, Superintendent, is the reporting officer for affirmative action, desegregation, and discrimination. Any questions should be directed to: Dr. Tim E. Taylor - Educational Services Center- 415 Stanton Ave.- Ames, IA 50014– (515) 268-6610

Email the Webmaster